Well Go USA has released a new age-restricted red band trailer and an all-ages green band trailer for the upcomingBetter Watch Out, which puts a sadistic spin on the 1990s classicHome Alone. While this is certainly not a remake ofHome Alone, thisChristmas thrillerhas been described by critics as “Home AlonemeetsThe Strangers,” and there’s even aHome Alonereference in the trailer, where Ed Oxenbould’s Garrett mentions that Levi Miller’s Luke is “Home Aloning” Ricky (Aleks Mikic), tossing a weighted paint can tied to a rope, that connects with Jeremy’s face. If that wasn’t enough, we also have a new poster as well.
Thered band traileris age-restrictive, and shouldn’t be watched by any one under the age of 18, featuring no shortage of adult language and blood. If naughty language isn’t your thing, then we also have the green band trailer fromWell Go USA YouTube, which essentially shows the same footage, although there are a few new shots that were spliced in, to replace the scenes with R-rated language. Regardless of which trailer you watch, this outrageous horror-comedy should certainly put a smile on your face, if you’re into unconventional Christmas tales.
This holiday season, you may be home, but you’re not alone… In this fresh and gleefully twisted spin onhome invasion horror, babysitter Ashley (Olivia DeJonge) must defend her young charges (Levi Miller, Ed Oxenbould) when intruders break into the house one snowy night, or so she thinks. The supporting cast also includes Virginia Madsen and Patrick Warburton as Luke’s parents, Robert and Deandra, with Dacre Montgomery also starring as Jeremy. It remains to be seen who will be playing the sadistic killer in this horror comedy, but we’ll find out in just a few weeks.
Well Go USA has issued an October 6 release date forBetter Watch Out, which will debut in limited theaters and on VOD formats. That is shaping up to be quite the busy weekend, with Warner Bros. unveiling their highly-anticipatedBlade Runner 2049, which brings back Harrison Ford as Rick Deckard, while 20th Century Fox releasesThe Mountain Between Us, starring Idris Elba and Kate Winslet, and Lionsgate bringing out their animatedMy Little Ponymovie. There is also quite a bit of competition in limited release as well, with A24’sThe Florida Project, Parade Deck Films’Bad Grandmasand yet another Well Go USA film, the comedyCity of Rock.
Chris Peckover directsBetter Watch Outfrom a script he co-wrote with Zach Kahn, with Sidonie Abbene, Brion Hambel and Paul Jensen producing. Chris Peckover previously directed the filmUndocumented, and writer Zach Kahn has worked in various facets of the industry, serving as an assistant to Jeffrey Tambor on the filmNever Again, a camera operator onShades, a producer on an upcoming documentaryDoin' My Drugsand even performing as an actor inJoe Dirt 2. He also wrote for theMadTV series as well. Take a look at the all-ages green band trailer below, and, if you’re of age, you may also check out the red band trailer below that, along with the poster.
